The Great Gatsby, written by F. Scott Fitzgerald, is a novel set in the 1920s that explores themes of wealth, love, and the American Dream. The story follows Jay Gatsby, a mysterious millionaire, as he tries to win back the love of his life, Daisy Buchanan. With its vivid descriptions of the Jazz Age and its critique of the shallow materialism of society, The Great Gatsby is considered a masterpiece of American literature.